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Brad Davey
a Date Reviewed: May 14, 2012
Strengths: Weight, Looks, smooth bearingsWeaknesses: Noisy rear free hubBottom Line: I have about 2500 miles on these without any mechanical issues (2009 wheels purchased at end of 2010). I have noticed as another rider said they have a "ting-ting" noise from the rear. Took them apart tonight and diagnosed as a failing free hub body. Not sure if this can be fixed. Will investigate further. If it can not be fixed, I will give them a lower rating. As for the ride, they have been terrific. Very smooth, nice and light. Seem fairly aero as well with little noticeable resistance. Were a nice replacement set of wheels that I have used for both race and training.
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Har
a Date Reviewed: May 8, 2012
Strengths: None!Weaknesses: Everything!Bottom Line: 4 broken spokes in 14 months and sent back to Easton for complete rebuilds each time. Front, rear, it didn't ' matter. They broke on both wheels. After the 4th time and Easton gave me the standard send the wheel back, I said enough is enough and sent back both wheels. Easton came through, they downgraded me to a new set of SL's not SLX's. At that point i took what they sent. I figured maybe with the extra spoke count i would be better off. Didn't happen. 5 months into the new set, the SL's broke a rear spoke. Shipped back to Easton, this was my 6th return, 5 on the SLX's and one on the SL's that i recently got directly from Easton as a replacement. Just confirmed last Friday the SL rear wheel was rebuilt and being shipped. To take care of the confidence i needed now that the SL rear wheel is on its way back i was at the bike shop the next day and left with my Cervelo and a new set of Mavic Ksyrium SL's. That's the confidence i needed. I refused to let myself put an Easton wheel set back on my bike. I was as patient as someone could be with these wheels, at times going 4 -6 weeks if not longer while i waited for a rebuild and having to use 10 year old trusty Cane Creek Volos as a backup. The shop and the group i ride with, believe me just based on my experience and being with me on group rides for all these broken spokes thinks they are junk and now so do I!
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Justin Black
a Date Reviewed: February 24, 2012
Strengths: NoneWeaknesses: As above, I would rather give the $1400 to a charity.
Bottom Line: Since buying these wheels I got constant broken spokes on the rear. I returned them to my LBS who sent back to the Australian Distributor. I emailed Easton with NO response. I then face booked them to find out their email addresses on website are wrong. They advised me I should take this up with distributor. I did this but they (apollo Australia) could not find the wheel having been sent.
After numerous emails to Apollo and Easton (after gang the Warrant managers email) there has been no resolution nor explanation, and I still do not have wheels back after 2 months as apparently there are no spokes in Australia. I also sent my front wheel back as spokes started rusting...thats right, rusting!
My advice is do not buy Easton if you want either good service and ultimately a good product - they do not care!
I have spoken to numerous bike shops and they are all getting Easton wheels back with broken spokes!!!!!
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Paul robbins
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: January 12, 2012
Strengths: Look goodWeaknesses: Spoke Problem
Inability to have broken spoke replaced locally
Consumer asked to pay $30.00 shipping and handling to repair defective and under warranty wheel.Bottom Line: I am a 180 pound, 71 year old recreational rider. Never have been fast or a good hill climber; nor have I ever broken a spoke in my 40 years of riding.
During 02/11 I purchased a new bike from Performance. As a consequence of both my friend and the salesman suggesting that I upgrade to these wheels I did so.
My purchase was followed by my having some medical issues which limited my riding. Consequently I did not ride these wheels until November, 2011. Within 100 miles a rear spoke broke. I took the bike back to Performance.
Performance sent both wheels back to Easton. When this wheelset came back I returned I exchanged them for a set of Mavic Ksyrium Elites.
Performance charged me $30.00 labor for this exchange and was going to charge me an additional $30 for "shipping" the defective and under warranty wheels to/from Easton until i protested this charge.
Bottom Line: I feel that I was not treated fairly
Favorite Ride: any area with low traffic and rolling hills
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$500.00
Purchased At: Performance
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Scott MacNeil
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: November 24, 2011
Strengths: Durable, reasonable light, ceramic bearings, and Did I mention 2 seasons of road and cyclocross and still perfectly true. Pretty inexpensive for what you get.Weaknesses: Odd "ting ting" noise when under high torque at low speeds when I first got them, it was since stopped.Bottom Line: It appears the 2011 wheel set have had some issues. Mine however are 2008's and I have nothing but good things to say about them. I have used them for 2 very full road and cyclocross seasons with a fair amount of commuting on them, and have not had any issues; they are absolutely bombproof, and at 180lbs I'm not exactly featherweight either . I haven't even touched them with a spoke wrench. The hubs are super smooth and hold speed very well likely due to the ceramic bearings, and they climb like a mountain goat.
Favorite Ride: Uphill
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Mavic Ksyrium, Ambrosio Nemisis laced to Campy Record.
Bike Setup: 1999 Litespeed Classic, with King Chris headset and Easton EA90 fork. with a mix of Campy Chorus and Record.
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